Newly Qualified Financial Accountant - Hybrid (Construction)

Mainline; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mainline in Cork is seeking a newly qualified Financial Accountant to join the Finance team. The role offers broad exposure across the full finance function, including accounting, reporting, and commercial partnering within a growing construction environment.

You will work directly with the Financial Controller, gain hands-on experience in month-end, AP, audits and statutory reporting, and contribute to finance transformation projects in a hybrid Cork office.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant with experience in practice or industry.
• Hold ACCA/ ACA / CPA qualification
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with experience prioritising deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in the construction sector preferred
• Experience dealing with auditors
• Excellent communication skills and ability to be a team player
• Commercial awareness and risk-based approach
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
• Experience using COINS ERP, or a similar construction/engineering ERP system would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the finance function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately
• Manage the full Accounts Payable process from receipt of invoice through to payment
• Prepare supplier payments, customer receipts, and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare month-end management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support robust financial controls
• Support year-end processes, external audits, and statutory reporting requirements
• Contribute to finance transformation projects, system improvements, and process enhancement initiatives
• Provide wider support across the finance team and take ownership of key responsibilities as the business continues to grow

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Risk-based thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

ACCA/ACA/CPA

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

Mainline in Cork is seeking a newly qualified Financial Accountant to join the Finance team. The role offers broad exposure across the full finance function, including accounting, reporting, and commercial partnering within a growing construction environment.

You will work directly with the Financial Controller, gain hands-on experience in month-end, AP, audits and statutory reporting, and contribute to finance transformation projects in a hybrid Cork office.